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as in to pursue
to go in search of
Henry Hudson was set adrift by mutinous crewmen while seeking the Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean
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as in to request
to make a request for
came seeking financial advice
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as in to try
to make an effort to do
seek to find the best solution
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Trump has outlined several broad themes that could affect the business of tech, including wider leeway for the cryptocurrency industry and skepticism of the Justice Department’s antitrust case seeking a possible breakup of Google.
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David Ingram, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
Dr Lyn Goldsworthy, from the University of Tasmania and a long-time observer at CCAMLR meetings, told The Guardian that China was seeking to exert its influence in the region for geopolitical reasons, with an eye on future exploitation.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
The lawsuit cited the 2020 presidential election, which resulted in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on theU.S. Capitol, where supporters of Donald Trump sought to stop the certification of Joe Biden as president, alleging without proof the election was stolen.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
The retirement system investment committee and board had sought the 20-year amortization.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2024
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David Ingram, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
Dr Lyn Goldsworthy, from the University of Tasmania and a long-time observer at CCAMLR meetings, told The Guardian that China was seeking to exert its influence in the region for geopolitical reasons, with an eye on future exploitation.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
The lawsuit cited the 2020 presidential election, which resulted in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on theU.S. Capitol, where supporters of Donald Trump sought to stop the certification of Joe Biden as president, alleging without proof the election was stolen.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
The retirement system investment committee and board had sought the 20-year amortization.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2024
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Refuse to let anyone pursuing you romantically to take advantage of you.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Depending on the outcome of House races, a GOP Senate could also enable the second Trump administration to pursue policy priorities like rolling back the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and renewing corporate tax cuts.Li Zhou, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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The legal team has also requested a new trial for Trump, and a decision on that is still pending.Avery Lotz, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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The company requested a hearing and was granted an exception to complete its business combination by December 2, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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The 49ers were working to try to get ahead of the story.Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Microsoft salespeople had been trying, unsuccessfully, for years to convince federal customers to upgrade to the G5.Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
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Garnish with a sprinkling of cinnamon and blueberries or raspberries if desired.Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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If so desired, it can be served in a large snifter typical of the Spanish-style gin and tonic, but in that case, only fill the glass halfway with ice, leaving plenty of room to savor the aromatics.Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Davis attempted at least two 3-point shots in each of the last four games entering Saturday, knocking down at least a pair of 3-pointers in all of those games too, going a combined 8 for 12.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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Three attempts to capture author James Patterson’s massive Alex Cross thriller franchise flopped on the big screen.Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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And in only one case did the delivery person scan the buyer’s ID, as required by federal law.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Reservations are required for each date and will be limited and allocated for Disneyland Holiday Ticketholders.Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
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Always strive to be transparent with your communications.Cory McNeley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Charlie Dennis is writer-director from the West Midlands in the United Kingdom, who strives to improve accessibility within film and TV aims to ensure that even the most exciting stories stay profoundly human.Angelique Jackson, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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